St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time Upper School Chemistry Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Science Department and work in our Barbara A. Papitto Science & Innovation Center, featuring nine labs and lecture halls, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment (including an anatomage table). Successful applicants must be willing to work collaboratively to build a supportive learning environment with their students and be comfortable using student-centered instructional practices leading to deeper learning. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive individual looking to form impactful relationships with students, communicate with families, and collaborate with faculty and other counselors. The person hired for this job must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in extracurricular activities. They should have a deep commitment to the student experience and wellness. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls education and Mercy values.

Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and teaching five sections of chemistry including AP Chemistry;
• Integrating research and lab experiences into the learning environment to enhance theoretical learning;
• Employing high-quality project-based approaches and evidence-based practices to support all learners;
• Creating learning assignments that foster the development of student's ability to read and write like a scientist;
• Assesses students’ skills and knowledge to refine classroom practices and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals;
• Integrating instructional and recordkeeping strategies using Google Suite and/or other appropriate technology;
• Creating instructional programming that promotes students' academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth in an all-girls school;
• Being flexible, open-minded, and a self-driven team member; and
• The position also involves serving as an advisor, collaborating with a team of teachers on extracurricular programming, and providing faculty support to a club or activity.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry or related field, Master's degree preferred;
• Knowledge and experience teaching a rigorous science curriculum;
• High energy level, creative, and forward-thinking;
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament;
• Understands and appreciates the developmental range of the age group;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and parents; and
• A sense of humor, warmth, and a love of working with girls and their families.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program,
group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal,
sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.

About St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

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